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After years of trying, Ellsworth businessman picked for public office at 78

After years of trying, Ellsworth businessman picked for public office at 78

A Maine peninsula’s towns keep saying no to marijuana stores

Undeveloped 30-acre island in Blue Hill Bay hits the market for $1.75M

$2.2M property tops list of Bangor home sales, Sept. 27-Oct. 3

Gorham elects Maine’s 1st openly nonbinary state lawmaker

How Troy Jackson will turn a 100-day campaign into a working Senate office

How Troy Jackson will turn a 100-day campaign into a working Senate office

The former logger from Allagash and Maine Senate president is no stranger to a quick turnaround.

Paul LePage declares victory over Matt Dunlap in 2nd District race

Paul LePage declares victory over Matt Dunlap in 2nd District race

What will Susan Collins’ loss mean to Maine? Voters say it’s ‘up in the air’

What will Susan Collins’ loss mean to Maine? Voters say it’s ‘up in the air’

Latest Videos

Fort Kent and Maranacook girls soccer teams face off for Class C state final rematch

Fort Kent and Maranacook girls soccer teams face off for Class C state final rematch

Ashland residents support police but still want lower taxes

Ashland residents support police but still want lower taxes

Penobscot County’s 23% increase budget advances without cuts

Penobscot County’s 23% increase budget advances without cuts

DHHS closed 2 investigations into family before Milford toddler froze to death

DHHS closed 2 investigations into family before Milford toddler froze to death

New town leaders take the helm in Houlton

New town leaders take the helm in Houlton

John Bapst boys soccer claims 4th Class B North title in 5 years with win over Oceanside

John Bapst boys soccer claims 4th Class B North title in 5 years with win over Oceanside

Maine Democrats add seats in the Legislature, giving Hannah Pingree a bigger majority

Maine Democrats add seats in the Legislature, giving Hannah Pingree a bigger majority

Northern Light Health to regionalize services and expand outpatient care

Northern Light Health to regionalize services and expand outpatient care

MDI voters reject long-discussed plan to reorganize school system

MDI voters reject long-discussed plan to reorganize school system

Latest Obituaries

Berthrand Saucier

Kenneth Thomas Kuefler Jr.

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LATEST NEWS

Inflation, tariffs and a voter revolt: The midterm verdict on Trump’s economy

Trump’s lawyers to appear before appeals court as he fights hush money conviction

Billionaire Leon Black sues U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia for defamation over Epstein comments

3 executions scheduled for the same day in Indiana, Florida and Alabama

OPINION

Donald Trump dared voters to pretend he was on the ballot. They did, and Republicans lost big.

Donald Trump dared voters to pretend he was on the ballot. They did, and Republicans lost big.

Letter: Maine needs fair trade agreements with Canada

Letter: Maine needs fair trade agreements with Canada

Public Safety

Old Town man accused of assaulting teenager on Halloween weekend

A 13-year-old Maine girl is missing

Woman seriously hurt in Damariscotta hit-and-run while riding bike

NATIONAL NEWS

Authorities are trying to piece together how an escaped Tennessee inmate evaded capture for 10 days

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz described as ‘cheaters’ at trial

NASA space telescope plunges to Earth after two decades studying cosmic explosions

POLITICS

Trump-backed Republican redistricting sought a midterm edge. It didn’t work.

Trump-backed Republican redistricting sought a midterm edge. It didn’t work.

Donald Trump stands by Pete Hegseth after midterm rout

Analysis: Trump has defied political consequences for years. The midterms changed that.

JD Vance blames war in Iran for Republican midterm losses

Democrats reversed Donald Trump’s inroads with Hispanic, Black and young voters

BUSINESS

Inside one man’s plan to bring a vacant Bangor house back to life

Inside one man’s plan to bring a vacant Bangor house back to life

When she wanted to buy a home in Bangor, she turned to AI

Maine heating oil prices have set yet another record high

For the first time in years, Maine homes are selling for under their asking prices

Centuries-old Gouldsboro building with a harbor-view apartment is selling for $335K

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

I learned my lesson on treestand safety the hard way

I learned my lesson on treestand safety the hard way

Why some Maine hunters struggled to call in bull moose this year

Why some Maine hunters struggled to call in bull moose this year

Is it a grouse or a partridge? Maine hunters weigh in

Is it a grouse or a partridge? Maine hunters weigh in

Experienced outdoorsmen still make mistakes. I made one recently in western Maine.

Experienced outdoorsmen still make mistakes. I made one recently in western Maine.

SPORTS

Reigning 3-time America East women’s soccer champ UMaine hosts Albany for quarterfinal

Albany rallies to edge UMaine field hockey in America East semifinal shootout

UMaine’s Spanish point guard looking forward to season after impactful freshman campaign

Cyr’s 2 goals rally Fort Kent boys soccer to C North title game win over Orono

Maine high school field hockey regional title games slated Wednesday

UMaine hockey’s performance in OT loss was encouraging after Friday’s embarrassment

OPINION

Blue Dog Democrats have a plan to reduce the debt and fix our broken budget process

Looking a bit scruffy for a good cause during No Shave November

Hemp drinks are about to be illegal. There’s a better way.

Congress should take this chance to address climate change and lower energy costs

There’s no excuse for dumping pets

Maine is better when we work together

Latest news in your region

BANGOR

Conservative slate takes all 3 open Bangor City Council seats

Conservative slate takes all 3 open Bangor City Council seats

HANCOCK

Democrat leads controversial ex-prosecutor for Hancock County probate judge seat

Democrat leads controversial ex-prosecutor for Hancock County probate judge seat

MIDCOAST

US Marshals arrest man in Rockland wanted in NH

US Marshals arrest man in Rockland wanted in NH

PORTLAND

One of three remaining Shakers has died

One of three remaining Shakers has died

AROOSTOOK

Houlton voters elect 5 to Town Council

Houlton voters elect 5 to Town Council

CENTRAL MAINE

Wildfire near Maine border grows to about 1,000 acres

Wildfire near Maine border grows to about 1,000 acres

DOWN EAST

Incumbent cruises to reelection in Down East district attorney race

Incumbent cruises to reelection in Down East district attorney race

PISCATAQUIS

2 earthquakes have shaken Maine this week

2 earthquakes have shaken Maine this week

YORK

This Maine man dresses ‘The Masked Singer’

This Maine man dresses ‘The Masked Singer’

News

How Trump and Republicans lost the 2026 midterm elections

Elections

How Trump and Republicans lost the 2026 midterm elections

Mike Johnson won’t seek reelection as House Republican leader

Elections

Mike Johnson won’t seek reelection as House Republican leader

See how your community voted in Maine’s 2026 elections

Elections

See how your community voted in Maine’s 2026 elections

Why Paul LePage is on track to be Maine Republicans’ lone bright spot, but barely

Elections

Why Paul LePage is on track to be Maine Republicans’ lone bright spot, but barely

Lewiston’s mayor faces runoff after a tumultuous year in city politics

Elections

Lewiston’s mayor faces runoff after a tumultuous year in city politics

Waterville Mayor Michael Morris beats Matthew Boulerice again

Elections

Waterville Mayor Michael Morris beats Matthew Boulerice again

Watch Troy Jackson’s Senate victory speech to supporters

Elections

Watch Troy Jackson’s Senate victory speech to supporters

Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins in stunning political upset

Elections

Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins in stunning political upset

Voters deliver rebuke to Trump by handing Democrats control of the Senate

Elections

Voters deliver rebuke to Trump by handing Democrats control of the Senate

Democrat Hannah Pingree wins race to succeed Janet Mills as Maine governor

Elections

Democrat Hannah Pingree wins race to succeed Janet Mills as Maine governor

Chellie Pingree wins 10th term in Maine’s 1st District

Elections

Chellie Pingree wins 10th term in Maine’s 1st District

How the BDN calls races, and why a ranked-choice count may not stop us

Elections

How the BDN calls races, and why a ranked-choice count may not stop us

Maine turnout could reach 70% on a smooth Election Day

Elections

Maine turnout could reach 70% on a smooth Election Day

Providence men’s basketball pulls away from UMaine for season-opening win

College Basketball

Providence men’s basketball pulls away from UMaine for season-opening win

These local elections are being waged along the ‘Two Maines’ dividing line

Elections

These local elections are being waged along the ‘Two Maines’ dividing line

Sidewalk outside Collins’ Biddeford office vandalized

Politics

Sidewalk outside Collins’ Biddeford office vandalized

Live election updates: Paul LePage expects a win with votes yet to be tallied

Elections

Live election updates: Paul LePage expects a win with votes yet to be tallied

Aroma Joe’s goes head-to-head with Dunkin’ in Bucksport

Business

Aroma Joe’s goes head-to-head with Dunkin’ in Bucksport

The last-minute guide to voting in Maine’s Tuesday elections

Elections

The last-minute guide to voting in Maine’s Tuesday elections

Susan Collins and Troy Jackson end their races in 2 places that decide Maine

Elections

Susan Collins and Troy Jackson end their races in 2 places that decide Maine

Freshman goalie to lead UMaine field hockey in America East semifinal

College Field Hockey

Freshman goalie to lead UMaine field hockey in America East semifinal

Maine high school soccer regional title games slated for Tuesday and Wednesday

High School Soccer

Maine high school soccer regional title games slated for Tuesday and Wednesday

How a surveillance company pitched itself to Maine police and enlisted officers in the sales effort

State

How a surveillance company pitched itself to Maine police and enlisted officers in the sales effort

Ex-Husson professor’s bail doubled after making 1st court appearance

Police and Courts

Ex-Husson professor’s bail doubled after making 1st court appearance